- Source: Pseudotothyris
Pseudotothyris is a genus of armored catfishes native to South America.
Taxonomy
Within the tribe Otothyrini, Pseudotothyris has a sister group relationship with Otothyris. In turn, Otothyropsis has a sister group relationship with the clade Otothyris plus Pseudotothyris. These three genera and Schizolecis share unique specializations of the cranium associated with an enlarged swimbladder capsule. The degree of development of the swimbladder capsule in these genera was not found in any other member of the Otothyrini.
Species
There are currently 3 recognized species in this genus:
Pseudotothyris ignota Martins, Britski & Langeani, 2014
Pseudotothyris janeirensis Britski & Garavello, 1984
Pseudotothyris obtusa Miranda-Ribeiro, 1911
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Pseudotothyris
- Pseudotothyris obtusa
- Pseudotothyris janeirensis
- Pseudotothyris ignota
- Otothyropsis marapoama
- Otothyrinae
- Hypoptopomatinae
- Eurycheilichthys
- Epactionotus
